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NCT06160778Possibly a fitRecruiting

Comparing two pain medicines for kids with belly pain

Acute PainAbdomen, AcuteAbdominal PainAppendicitisEmergenciesChild, Only

Treatments studied

Part of Digestive system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.

This study compares two common pain relievers—ketorolac and morphine—given through an IV to children with acute abdominal pain. It aims to find which works better and has fewer side effects for this condition.

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Phase
Phase 3
Enrollment
495 people
Ages
6 years to 17 years
Study type
Interventional

Who can take part

  • Ages 6 to 17 years
  • Abdominal pain for 5 days or less
  • Moderate to severe pain (pain score of 5 or more out of 10)
  • You have an IV placed or one is ordered
  • Pain is being checked for possible appendicitis

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